Burt LancasterJ.J. HunseckerSavaraTV movie
Sweet Smell of Success
Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!
New York City newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker holds considerable sway over public opinion with his Broadway column, but one thing that he can't control is his younger sister, Susan, who is in a relationship with aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Hunsecker strongly disapproves of the romance and recruits publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to split the couple, no matter how ruthless the method.
Drama
Starring
Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison
Directed by
Alexander Mackendrick
About
Sweet Smell of Success
Drama
New York City newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker holds considerable sway over public opinion with his Broadway column, but one thing that he can't control is his younger sister, Susan, who is in a relationship with aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Hunsecker strongly disapproves of the romance and recruits publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to split the couple, no matter how ruthless the method.
Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!
Information
- Released
- Jul 4, 1957
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Status
- Released
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- US
- Rating
- Not rated
- Directed by
- Alexander Mackendrick
Production
- Studio
- Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions
- Studio
- United Artists
- Studio
- Norma Productions
- Studio
- Curtleigh Productions
Cast
People in this story
Burt LancasterJ.J. Hunsecker
Tony CurtisSidney Falco
Susan HarrisonSusan Hunsecker
Martin MilnerSteve Dallas
Jeff DonnellSally
Sam LeveneFrank D' Angelo
Joe FriscoHerbie Temple
Barbara NicholsRita
Emile MeyerLt. Harry Kello
Edith AtwaterMary
Chico HamiltonThe Chico Hamilton QuintetMetadata and artwork discovery powered by TMDB.